Carter's Birthday Parties

I am a little late with this post, but I couldn't find the new cord for the camera. We had two birthday parties for Carter this year because of the weather and his birthday being so close to Christmas. I tried to do one earlier in December but the weather didn't cooperate. He had fun and loved his cupcake! Caden made sure we all wore our party hats and sang Happy Birthday the right way...whatever that is! It was a fun time had by all!

Here are the boys and me getting ready to party at my parents' house.

Carter liked his hat!

The birthday boy with Mommy and Daddy, we can't believe he is one!
The entire clan (minus me of course, someone had to take the picture!)

Carter is starting in on the cupcake...we forgot his booster chair for my mom's table so Cory had to hold him! We tried to warn Cory!

This is the aftermath of the cupcake!
Birthday party part two: this is the Guymon crew!
Carter wanted to grab the candle I think...
Carter kept trying to chase Brooklyn and that was not making her happy!

Caden is making Mommy get her exercise

The title says it all. I now have no excuse to not get my exercise! Caden has been bugging us like crazy to get that bike out and take it for a spin. Well the snow finally melted off the streets so we bundled up and went for a ride. My bike has flat tires, so I am just walking, but I am definitely getting a workout! He is fast on that thing! Cory took a quick video of Caden on the driveway then we headed off around the block. We went around twice, then came into go potty, now we are off again! Jack and I are going to get skinny whether we want to or not!

Happy 1st Birthday Carter!

One year ago today, my little man was born! He has changed so much in this year. He is walking almost running everywhere and eating everything in sight by himself! He is growing up too quickly! Happy Birthday my sweet little man!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Here are a couple of things I found today about the true meaning of Christmas! Happy Birthday Jesus, thank you God for sending your son to be born today and saving us from our sins!

Jesus Born on This Day - Avalon
Today a child is born on earth
Today a childis born on earth
Today the glory of God shines everywhere
For all of the world
Jesus born on this day
He is our light and salvation
Oh, Jesus born on this day
He is the King of all nations
Behold the Lamb of God has come
Behold the Savior is born
Sing of His love to everyone
Jesus born on this day
Heavenly child in a manger
Oh, Jesus born on this day
He is our Lord and our Savior
Today our hearts rejoice in Him
Today the light of His birth
Fills us with hope and brings peace on earth
Jesus born on this day heis our light and savation
Oh, Jesus born on this day He is the King of all nations
Today a child is born on earth
Today the glory of God shines everywhere
For allof the world
He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day


The Perfect Gift~Emily Ulm
Some may think it's presents,
Others family.
Some may think it's all aboutPutting up the tree.
But what I believe, I know is true:
He died for me and for you.
God sent his Son on Christmas Day,
To later leave, and take our sins away.
How could a Father give up His Son?,
Even though He became the Holy One.
His love so great and so true,
There's nothing He wouldn't do for you.
So when we celebrate this year,
Give plenty of love and joy and cheer.
But there's one thing we mustn't forget,
Jesus is the perfect Gift.

Try to remember the true meaning for this day while you are opening presents and celebrating with family! Christmas Blessings from our house to yours!

Christmas Part III

Merry Christmas! The kids got up bright and early, well 4 out of the 5 did, so we began our day before the sun came up! The kids had a great time and got lots and lots of stuff! They aren't quite sure what to play with and are very impatient when it comes to waiting for batteries to go in!

Santa Claus came to town!

The boys woke up this morning and were pretty excited to see what Santa brought them! Carter got a ride on lion and Caden got a Thomas bike! Thanks Santa, we love it!

Christmas Eve Chaos

Last night we read our Christmas book, put cookies and milk out for Santa, then got all the kiddos in bed. I read to them a book by Max Lucado, called "The Crippled Lamb". It is a beautiful story about how God has a special place for all of us and ties in the birth of Jesus. It is great!

We were cooking, getting tables set for Christmas dinner, moving presents up to the living room, then BAM...all the lights went out. We thought we blew a breaker but no the entire neighborhood was out. So we dug around for some flashlights and candles and then lit both fireplaces. After about an hour we got a little bored and decided that all the adults should open presents while the kids were asleep so we can actually watch the kids in the morning. So we put all the candles in the living room and sorted stuff and got started.

This is a picture of the room, with no flash, so it is a little blurry!

Kayla and Kaci ready to open gifts.

Mom had to shine flashlights on the gifts so we could see what we were opening.

Ryan was trying to creep me out!

The lights finally came back on about 3 1/2 hours later. We had a great time just being with the adults and might make this a Christmas Eve tradition!

GAP Product RED

My sister got all of us stuff from GAP (Product) Red. This program is about making a difference in Africa. Gap contributes half the profit of all the products to help women and children affected by aids in Africa.

Here are the boys in their clothes! Thanks Jana for making us aware of the cause and for supporting something you believe in! You are inspiring!